Articles by Samuel Horti

Samuel Horti (he/him) is a freelance reporter and editor. He was formerly an editor at BBC News in London, and also has bylines in the New York Times, British GQ, IGN, PC Gamer, Edge, and others. You can visit his website or follow him on Bluesky.

Of Mice and Mercantilism: Whiskerwood’s Ambitious City-Building

A cat-and-mouse revolution.

Samuel Horti · Aug 27, 2026

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Super Mega Baseball 4 and the Quest for the Perfect Game

How Metalhead achieved the ideal form of the baseball sim-cade game, thanks to the double-edged influence of EA.

Samuel Horti · Jul 23, 2026

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Enclosing the Virtual Pitch

The consolidation of soccer video games, and the capture of a pastime.

Samuel Horti · Mar 10, 2026

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The Quiet Misery of Being Good at Rematch

Hell is other people.

Samuel Horti · Nov 5, 2025

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Articles by Samuel Horti

Of Mice and Mercantilism: Whiskerwood’s Ambitious City-Building

Super Mega Baseball 4 and the Quest for the Perfect Game

Enclosing the Virtual Pitch

The Quiet Misery of Being Good at Rematch